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HELP! Nasty computer virus

by Chuck Burke
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Rich video codec 1.6 is it's name.
I found a fix on Google, I hope, but
F8 to get safe mode doesn"t work, nor
does F12.

How can I get to safe mode ?
What can I do to get rid of this witch?

Picked the wrong weekend to quit drinkin'

Thanks in advance,

Chuck
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Are you trying to initiate safe mode right when you start up the computer?
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    • Profile picture of the author myob
      Boot your computer from a disk. This virus disables safe mode and most key functions. A current virus cleaner will clear it out.
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    • Profile picture of the author Chuck Burke
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Are you trying to initiate safe mode right when you start up the computer?
      Sal, Yes I am.

      Paul, Thanks, can't find boot disk.
      My CA anti virus (from road runner) didn"t
      catch it.

      Chuck
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      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        I just looked it up and MYOB is right - it will block you from safe mode.
        Obviously you can use your computer - install avast and run it instead of messing with your registry. Its safer and easier. And don't install any anti-anything without checking it out first. Many freeware items are actually virus and trojan despensors. If you have any major problems with anything - you can trust the software listed on MajorGeeks.com
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        • Profile picture of the author myob
          Chuck,

          I learned this lesson the hard way a few years ago myself. Always make backups of your computer system software and data. I do this weekly - new stuff can do this automatically.

          You may have to reinstall your system software, but try to find a boot disk perhaps by contacting your computer vendor, or go to

          and download to another computer. Burn it to a CD, then insert into your disabled computer in safe mode.
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          • Profile picture of the author Chuck Burke
            Thanks Sal & Paul.

            I'll get it fixed. Lesson learned as well.

            Chuck
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            • Profile picture of the author Akitoye
              Originally Posted by Chuck Burke View Post

              Thanks Sal & Paul.

              I'll get it fixed. Lesson learned as well.

              Chuck
              SAL,

              I am also interested in this topic.

              I have the same problem with Virus as Chuck.

              How can I install avast in my Computer and get it
              fix as affirmed by Chuck.
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              • Profile picture of the author KimW
                go to Pandasecurity.com and do an online scan.
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  • Profile picture of the author stuartpanter
    i had a virus a short while ago, and although there was a fix available, still ended up having to wipe anbd start again, just for peace of mind as it was a trojan dropper.
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  • Profile picture of the author KimW
    Why did you revive a thread thats over two years old? You added nothing of value to it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Big__Lebowski
    plug your disk to onother computer and run virus scan
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  • Profile picture of the author brian culbert
    You are lucky, my viruses never have been fixed, every time I got a virus I have to begin from scratch.
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